Gnocchi Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 5 slices Kayem Small Batch Slow Smoked Maplewood Thick Cut Bacon, chopped
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• ½ onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 TBSP Italian seasoning
• Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound gnocchi
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan